In one-syllable words, there are two ways of spelling the /oi/ sound: oi and oy. Use oi in the middle of a word and oy at the end. This list will help you practise spelling the oi sound in a mixture of oi and oy words.
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boil |
Let the water boil before making tea.
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foil |
Cover the meat with foil to keep it warm.
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soil |
This garden soil is good quality.
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spoil |
Please don't spoil the game by cheating.
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toil |
Toil means to work long and hard.
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coin |
Toss a coin to see who pays the bill.
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join |
Let's all join in the singing.
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loin |
Loin of lamb is a very tender meat.
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joint |
My hip joint is hurting after that long run.
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void |
Void means empty or invalid.
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hoist |
Use a hoist to lift a heavy weight.
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joist |
You need a new joist fitted above that door.
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moist |
This chocolate cake is very moist.
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choice |
There's a choice of four desserts.
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voice |
I've a sore throat and I've lost my voice.
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noise |
Did you hear that strange noise?
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boy |
The new boy in school was named Luke.
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joy |
The baby has brought them great joy.
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toy |
That child has far too many toys.
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